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Steadyrest Hand Rail

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Overview

The SteadyRest is a unique 3-D printed device that attaches to the side of your Garmin or Dynon EFIS display using longer mounting screws to provide an improved axis of stability for your hand, especially while flying in turbulence. While most manufacturers provide a location somewhere around the bezel to help steady your fingers, SteadyRest provides support for your entire hand, and importantly, about 1” forward of the screen to give better precision, reach and dexterity.

The handle is mounted to the SteadyRest base with two nylon 8-32 screws (provided). It is not to be pulled with any force or damage may result, and it is clearly marked “NO PULL”.

Optimized through dozens of prototypes manufactured and tested, SteadyRest is made in Ohio from ASA, acrylic styrene acrylonitrile, and a brushed stainless steel “handle”. ASA provides improved humidity, temperature and UV resistance versus other engineering resins - desirable in a light-plane cockpit. Looking closely, you can readily see the unique character of this fused deposition (FDM) 3-D printed part, where it is built up layer by layer on a heated plate.

Features

  • Purpose: the device steadies the pilot’s hand when reaching to the instrument panel in flight. Eliminates touch inaccuracies resulting from air turbulence.
  • It improves the manufacturer’s molded-in solutions because it provides better hand grip, and the access is improved since the hand is grasping the handle instead of fingers pressing against the side.
  • Over 18 prototypes were made to develop the concept, each with minor differences, to optimize geometry and 3D print parameters. 3D printing permits flexible design changes
  • Manufactured from Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA); a tough, UV resistant resin similar to ABS
  • Virtually no weight, and easily installed by the aircraft owner
  • - New socket-head cap screws (longer) are provided for mounting
  • - Only a 7/64” Allen wrench is needed to remove 2 original screws and install the device
  • - Can be installed in less than 5 minutes
  • Adaptable to other Garmin models and other manufacturers
  • - Dynon SkyView
  • - GRT
  • - The G3X geometry permits installation on either the left or right side

Installation

  • Use the two included #8 nylon screws to attach the “metal rest handle” to the device with a flat-blade screwdriver. Torque these screws to 5 in-lbs (that’s just snug for all non-A&Ps)
  • Using a 7/64” Allen wrench, remove the two #6 socket-head screws on the selected side of your EFIS.
  • Hold the SteadyRest on the side of the EFIS and reinstall the two screws. Two additional #6 x 1” screws are provided, (slightly longer than typical mounting screws), to accommodate the added thickness of the SteadyRest, if needed.
  • That’s it! Enjoy a better in-flight experience!
  • Note: The handle is purposely designed to withstand no more than about 10 lbs pulling force, thus the “NO PULL” warning. Please avoid using the handle to pull yourself forward or it may break.

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